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Don’t forget the E&B that’s already open on Delaware Avenue across the street from St. James church. Stop in if you want to see what the big deal is, but don’t try to order any coffee drinks that actually require preparation unless you’re willing to get behind the counter and make it yourself. If, unlike me, you have any friends, just go in on an ice cream cake, you’ll save a few bucks.

E&B is part of a great revitalization we’re seeing in the neighborhood, with New World Bistro Bar and a new public library joining established landmarks like the Spectrum (and attached UV Cafe) and Cardona’s. It’s truly a walkable neighborhood without the noise and sidewalk vomit of Center Square, and a reason I love living in the city of Albany instead of some soulless, antiseptic suburb.

Oh, PS Kristi: there’s a cute independent shoe store a block or so down from E&B, if you visit.

I’ve yet to try the E&B on Delaware Ave. which is a shame since it’s so close. I heard they have local bands play an acoustic set or two occasionally as well. Seems like a cute place. I’ll get up there one of these days..

Kim, you probably don’t live closer to it than I do and I rarely visit either. If I want coffee, I’ll end up at UV, if I want ice cream, I’ll, well, I’ll make it. There is live music every Friday and Saturday, I believe; last I heard they were petitioning to get permission to let bands play later, they’re limited now by zoning issues.